Thank you for the link, always good to hear about new products

Hello! Please check the town page and/or search by Food category. Please let me know if you can not find one! Daphne

Hello. You may want to check with town planning and zoning. Daphne

Hi This is Daphne. Have you checked your town for local initiatives? Someone in one of those groups in probably interested. Let me know!

Great question! Check out our Lifestyle page and ask your question to Marina Marchese-she is a bee expert!

Great idea! Are there other community gardens in the area? Is there land available close by? Have you worked on a community garden before?

Thanks for your e-mail! you can find your profile by clicking on My Profile in the top right corner of the home page. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions!

I would like to help answer your question-but need more info! Please provide details. Thanks!

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Interesting idea! I would suggest checking with your town's planning and zoning department first... Keep me posted!

Downtown, on State Street or Citrus. On the Citrus parking structure. At Sylvan or Ford Parks. I think a park would be nice because it's "green." :-) Somewhere around Smiley Library and/or the Lincoln Shrine.

Great idea! Thoughts for where it could be?

Hi Martha, You may also want to contact the California Master Gardener Program. Their contact info is HERE:: http://camastergardeners.ucdavis.edu/Staff/ Thanks!

Hi Phil, Thanks for your question. Many local libraries have sections devoted to grant resources. Do you have a library you can access? Daphne

Hi Dave, You can find answers to all of these important questions by going to the top of the home page and clicking on About GreenTowns. Thanks and please let me know if you have nay additional questions. Daphne

Hi Earleen, Thanks for your question. Does your town have a garden club or nursery that sells native/organic plants? Also, does your town have a conservation committee?

Thanks Janak!

Wow. Look at the great information provided. Yes, there are many things you can do so not to increase your energy consumption as well as eliminate it all together. For starters, you can consider the lighting solutions, insulation or energy efficiency of your building envelope. However, if you want to know the specific tax incentives, what State are you located? FYI, if you are going to go geothermal you need to insulate the building first. It needs to be as energy efficient as possible. Let's keep the conversation going!

Hello Charles, How are you doing? I appreciate your efforts to help local library. There are many things to take into consideration before deciding your "answer". I will try to give a quick rundown. Any combination of Solar and Wind is great and would help offset existing electrical load but very expensive. Upgrade lighting is a must and will lower electrical load but does not mean to go buy LED's twist light bulbs. There are other options like Fiber Optic Lighting, LED Replacement Tubes, LED Ceiling Panels, etc. But I think the lighting solution for Library would be Hybrid Solar Fiber Optic Lighting. It is designed to retro fitted with existing lights. The allow you to bring in sunlight into the interior through Fiber Optic Cables and still use existing Recess Lights of Fluorescent Fixtures only when needed. Consuming energy after install is less the a dollar a day and that is during operation. If a cloud goes over or if it is too dark sensor will automatically turn on lights at a slow setting. Not need to replace all lights unless budget allows and/or plans call for it. Allowing you to save money by not replacing with all new lights. There are grants & Tax Credits still available no matter which Green Technology Solution you decide but they are limited and getting lower, constantly changing but still good for Customers. So you really have to look at big picture to understand angle for long term goals. We can help you get there, you mentioned a limited financial burden. Our goal is to get Green Technology Solutions into people hands and homes as Efficient and Economically as possible with Craftsmanship, Care & Pride. I hope that helps for now, Our website (brightenyourhome.net) has follow up information on all the products above and more. Thank you and have a good day. Raymond Caddy Brighten Your Home

I'm sorry, it is Alexandria, Tennessee. I am a retired, disabled, recently widowed 59 year old man who is trying to become as self sufficient and independent as i can.

Hello Nat, How are you doing? I am so sorry for delayed responses. You mentioned that you inherited a farm in Alexandria. What state is that in? You have a few install options giving the size of land. A tracking system would make the most sense to avoid shading and to follow the sun for summer and winter. also have open land allows you to buy cheaper but bigger panels compared to having to buy smaller but cost more to install on limited space allowed on roof. No need to worry about support of Solar Array or possible leaks most panel will last for over 25 years. There are a few other factors that would determine size and cost of system. Each system is custom to each house and to each home owner (Farm Owner). I would like to help if you have any more questions, but I would need to know more information. Thank you very much and have a goos day. Raymond Caddy Brighten Your Home

Carolyn should have an answer for you soon! Daphne

There is a group of us that want to start a community garden. Join us at Stamford Green Drinks and be part of the conversation!

YES! Tell us more!